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Team Hosting Open Training Session and Clinics at Facility on March 26th

Sky Blue FC of Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS) announced on Monday that the team has formed a partnership with GoalQuest Soccer, which is part of the Diamond Nation complex in Flemington, New Jersey. In the first development of the relationship, Sky Blue FC will conduct an open training session and series of clinics at the facility on Saturday, March 26th.

“We are very happy to enter into this partnership with GoalQuest Soccer at Diamond Nation,” Sky Blue FC General Manager Gioia DiFlumeri stated. “I think when everyone comes out on March 26th, they will be truly impressed by the Diamond Nation complex. Their facilities are state-of-the-art, and we see this as becoming an extremely strong relationship that will be beneficial to both of our groups. I look forward to what the future holds for this partnership.”

Over the course of Saturday, March 26th, Sky Blue FC will get things started by conducting an open practice with its players and coaches from 10:30-12:00 p.m. Following that training session, the team will run clinics from 12:30-2:00 p.m., both for coaches and youth players. The entire day of events is free of charge and completely open to the public, and anyone who would like to take part in either the coaching or player clinic can register today by contacting Nicole Martini of Sky Blue FC at 732-271-7700 x319.

“GoalQuest Soccer at Diamond Nation is proud to enter into a partnership with Sky Blue FC,” said Keith Dilgard, President and General Manager of Diamond Nation. “Sky Blue FC is so well respected, not only in New Jersey but the United States and internationally, and stand for the same principles we do. The partnership will enhance GoalQuest by providing our customers with exposure to their players and coaches through their community outreach initiatives, camps and clinics. We are excited to kick off our partnership on March 26th with Sky Blue Soccer Day at Diamond Nation and hope to see many players, parents and coaches take part in the fun and educational event.”

Sky Blue FC will open its 2011 season on Sunday, April 10th, when it hosts the Philadelphia Independence at Yurcak Field on the campus of Rutgers University in Piscataway. The team currently has season tickets on sale for the upcoming season of play, with packages starting as low as $99. The team is also temporarily offering a flex ticket special which offers fans two free game vouchers with the purchase of a full set of 10. Flex plans give fans the flexibility of using their game vouchers however they please, all while receiving the same benefits of being a season ticket holder. For more information on Sky Blue FC ticket options, visit www.SkyBlueFC.com or call 888-SBFC-TIX.